Sterling Silver Care

Sterling Silver Jewellery Care

Sterling Silver requires special care to preserve its appearance. Our sterling silver is forged here in the United Kingdom. We use 925 sterling silver which is the industry standard. We mix pure silver with other metals to enhance the lustre, strengh and durability.

Sterling silver that is regularly used typically needs less care, so we strongly encourage you to wear your silver every day.

Day to day care

Sterling silver tarnishes when exposed to salty air, chlorine, sulfur, humidity, perpiration, cosmetics, houseshold bleach and other harsh chemicals. To prevent tarnish as much as possible, we recommend that your store your fine jewellery in a safe dry place when doing these activities.

• Household and outdoor chores.
• Showering, bathing or swiming in pools, hot tubs, hot springs or the ocean.
• Using lotions, hair products, fragrances nd other cosmetics.
• Exercising at the gym or during contact sports.
• Cooking and cleaning.

When not wearing your sterling silver, store it in fabric pouch we have provided or the grip seal Intercept bag for maximum protection.

How to clean sterling silver

We have provided you with a polish cloth from Town Talk to help with the occasional clean.

We recommend using a good silver jewellery cleaner and a soft cloth to clean your item.

Apply a small amount of cleaner to a soft cloth and gently rub the silver.

Rinse the silver throughly in warm water.

Blot dry and shine your silver with our polish cloth provided with your ring. This will remove any tarnish and restore the shine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel Simmons uses 925 sterling silver, one of the most beaufitul and lustrous of all metals. Sterling silver is a precious metal and may require cleaning from time to time. With proper care, your silver will retain its shine and character for its entire life.

Sterling silver tarnishes especially when exposed to salt air and products containing sulfur, such as rubber bands and some papers. However, silver that is regularly used typically needs less care, so we strongly encourage you to wear your silver every day.

An oxidised finish is the deliberate blackening of crevices in the ornamentation of our silver jewellery to give more detail and presence to our logo and hallmarks. Take care as this finish can be removed by overzealous cleaning and ploishing.

Sterling silver tarnishes when exposed to salty air, chlorine, sulfur, humidity, perpiration, cosmetics, houseshold bleach and other harsh chemicals. To prevent tarnish as much as possible, we recommend that your store your fine jewellery in a safe dry place when doing these activities.

• Household and outdoor chores.
• Showering, bathing or swiming in pools, hot tubs, hot springs or the ocean.
• Using lotions, hair products, fragrances nd other cosmetics.
• Exercising at the gym or during contact sports.
• Cooking and cleaning.

When not wearing your sterling silver, store it in the pouch we have provided or the grip seal plastic bag for maximum protection.

Sterling silver that is worn everyday should not require much if any cleaning. The oils on your skin tend to clean the silver and maintain its lusture and shine. You should only need to clean and polish your product a few times in its lifetime.

Remember sterling silver is still a soft metal, everyday wear will develope unique characteristics like scuffs and scratches. While these can be professionally removed, we like to think this is you giving your silver its own indentity and story.